Creek rubbish sparks concern for Ahuriri Estuary contamination
A Napier council clean-up of the Douglas McLean Ave creek uncovered an odd mix of rubbish.
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Opening of Ahuriri barbecue area realises project of late ‘Mr Rotary’
The opening of a new barbecue area realised a project of Mike Smith's - AKA 'Mr Rotary'.
State Highway 2 reopens between Napier and Wairoa after slip
State Highway 2 has reopened between Napier and Wairoa after a slip.
Napier residents fight council for Taradale crossing
Council says pedestrian crossings "have risks associated with them".
'Good progress': Police ‘confident’ of finding those who murdered teen
Three months have now passed since 18yo Ariki Rigby's body was set alight in a car.
Trials for Hastings Bomb Squad begin ahead of east coast competition
Peleti Oli is on the hunt for the best dive bombers to represent the region.
HB councils plan to hike rates for years to come - can we afford it?
Should councils be doing more to reduce future rate rises?
Fire investigators looking into property fire at site of Marewa homicide
A house fire took place at the same property where the homicide of Arohaina Henare was.
No shortage of places to play in Hawke's Bay
A basketball court opened in Tamatea, while a playground opened in Frimley
‘Unacceptable’: Napier Port chides noisy vessel after sleepless night
Napier Port is taking action to ensure no repeats, after excessive noise from cargo ship.
Perth comp chance to talk rugby tournament hosting
Napier bid possible for rugby tournament worth multi-millions to economy.
The town where you need a car, but it’s hard to use it
In a small Hawke's Bay town, residents struggle with both driving and public transport.
Lifeguards to move from dangerous beach in bid to stop people swimming there
Marine Parade Beach in central Napier is being deemed unsafe for swimming.
'Very disappointed': Pilot academy won't be buying Air Hawke's Bay
The NZICPA was the "preferred bidder".
Rovers’ challenge to conquer ones that got away
One last crack for Napier City Rovers before they embark on National League review.
Mid-December reopening for Ravensdown plant building after fire
The ongoing closure from a fire two months ago will not affect Ravensdown customers.
Outfield to be a musical cacophony as 37 acts descend on Hawke’s Bay
Four-man band Coterie, fresh from touring with Six60, will headline it.
National's Katie Nimon confirmed to run again for Napier seat in 2023
National has confirmed its selection of Katie Nimon to run for the Napier seat once more.
Napier homicide victim named, arrest made
34-year-old Arohaina Henare died on Friday morning.
'Anger, pain and grief': Life sentence brings end to murder case
Second Mongrel Mob member sentenced for life for Peter Lui murder.
Concern about compounding effect of recent violent crime
Three homicides in three months and three shootings in two months.
Homicide probe: Woman found dead, police search for suspect
She was found unresponsive at a Nuffield Avenue address this morning.
'The worst place in the world to build a city'
Development led by Ngāti Kahungunu will be in one of the city's lowest-lying areas.
Mum given less than 48 hours notice of disabled son’s move from home of 20 years
Illnesses and difficulty recruiting forced short-notice closure of Paul's home.
Football team has points to prove and secure
Napier City Rovers have national points to both prove, and secure over next two weeks
Video: Pair set fire to family-owned restaurant with firework
Incredible video shows moment a pair attempted to burn down a popular Napier restaurant.
Stolen car found in Napier's harbour earlier used in ram-raid
Police could be seen wading into the water and appeared to search the waterlogged vehicle.
Blues ‘brothers’: The bond that unites Rovers’ teenaged tyros
Two teenagers are proving their worth for Napier City Rovers in the National League.
Teen’s ‘cruel’ murder: Police ‘confident’ of catching those who killed Ariki Rigby
Police renew calls for information into teenager Ariki Rigby's brutal killing.
McLean Park readies for cricket after rock adventure
The grass will be greener on the other side - when 172m of turf has been replaced.
Flight of the Condor: Former Chile rugby captain now proudly a Magpie
Magpies' Chilean scrum coach wants to be a pathfinder for South American rugby coaches.
'The risk of wildfire is real': Firefighters urge fireworks caution
Minor incidents are already stacking up, and firefighters don't want a bigger one.
Yacht sinks 5m to bottom of Meeanee Quay
The vessel was retrieved from the water by divers.
Appeal for sighting of 'car driving at speed' before Napier fatal crash
As at Tuesday, three people remained in hospital, including one in a critical condition.